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Roger Rees (5 May 1944 – 10 July 2015) was a Welsh actor and director, widely known for his stage work. He won an Olivier Award and a Tony Award for his performance as the lead in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. He also received Obie Awards for his role in The End of the Day and as co-director of Peter and the Starcatcher.
Roger Rees was a British actor, director and playwright who starred in stage, TV and film productions. He was known for his roles in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Frida, The Prestige and The West Wing, among others.
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- Aberystwyth, Wales, UK
- January 1, 1
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Jul 11, 2015 · Roger Rees was born on May 5, 1944, in Aberystwyth, Wales, and grew up in South London. His father, William, was a police officer; his mother, Doris, was a shop clerk.
Jul 12, 2015 · Roger Rees, who has died aged 71 after suffering from cancer, was an outstanding associate of the Royal Shakespeare Company, who made his name in the title role of Nicholas Nickleby in 1980 ...
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Roger Rees was a British actor, playwright and director who won a Tony Award for his role in "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby". He also appeared in TV shows like Cheers and The West Wing, and films like Frida and The Remains of the Day.
- May 5, 1944
- July 10, 2015
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Jul 11, 2015 · First published on Sat 11 Jul 2015 06.15 EDT. Roger Rees, the actor best known for his roles in Cheers and The West Wing, has died aged 71. The Tony award-winner passed away on Friday after a ...
Jul 11, 2015 · NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Rees, the lanky Tony Award-winning Welsh-born actor and director who made his mark onstage as Nicholas Nickleby and later played English multi-millionaire Robin Colcord on the TV show "Cheers," has died.
